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✄ Free Apron Pattern - Step 8 ✄

Step 8

Instruction provided: Fold ties in half lengthways with right sides facing, using one 1cm seam allowance sew across one end and down the long side, trim corners, turn right side out and press. Repeat for the bib straps.


Layout ties good side up.





 

 Fold lengthways and use the iron again to get a good fold (this will also make it easier to sew).








Do a 1cm seam. Here is a video on how to do a continuous seam around the corner. It just involves leaving the needle in the down position when it gets to the 1cm point, lifting the foot and turning the fabric. Don't use the edge of the foot for this one, most sewing machines will have measurements on the plate.





Cut the corners to avoid bunching.









Start turning the fabric right side out.








Give them another iron to get the shape perfect. Just massage the seam to get it right to the edge and then press it.





Do the same thing with the neck straps.








 When you get them the right way through the best way to get the corners perfect is to poke a chop stick through to the end and push out the corners.





Then give it another press to make it just right (it has not been pressed in this picture).






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